Researched by Michael Belcher
22/1/1910 Interesting Cannock News – Will it interest you?
When you have read it you’ll probably thank the Cannock woman who sent it. Mrs.M.Turner, of Spring Terrace, The Lot, Cheslyn Hay, Near Cannock, says; – “For a long time I suffered with sharp, stabbing pains in the lower part of my back, which made me feel unfit for my work, and prevented me from getting sufficient rest at night. Often I found it a difficult task to get upright after stooping. I was also subject to dizziness, and specks appeared to be floating in front of my eyes. My breath was short, and I was in a poor state generally. “I was recommended to try Doan’s Back Ache Kidney Pills, and after I had taken a small quantity of them I was feeling better than I had done for years. Every sign of kidney complaint has now vanished. (Signed) Mary Turner. Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and nine pence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and nine pence) Doan’s are the pills that cured Mrs.Turner.

24/1/1910 Bad Burns case at Cheslyn Hay
AN OLD AGE PENSIONER TO THE RESCUE
At the Town Hall, Wolverhampton, on Saturday, Mr.R.A.Willcock (borough coroner) held an inquiry into the circumstances of the death of Elizabeth Bickley (65) widow, formerly living in Pinfold Lane, Cheslyn Hay. John Thomas Bickley, the son of the deceased, in his evidence said he saw his mother on Wednesday night after she had been removed to the Wolverhampton General Hospital, and she told him she had been sitting in front of the fire mending a shirt when some fire fell out and ignited her clothing. She tried to put it out herself and failed. She then went outside. George Bowen, an old age pensioner, of Low Street, Cheslyn Hay, said soon after two o’clock on Wednesday afternoon he was going up Pinfold Lane, and saw Mrs.Bickley in the garden in front of her house with her clothing on fire. He took off his coat and put it round her and by that means put out the flames, but not before a considerable portion of the old ladies clothing had been consumed and she was badly burned. Witness sent for a doctor who advised the woman’s removal to the hospital, and she was taken to that institution in a waggonette. Medical evidence showed that Mrs.Bickley was severely burned and she died on Thursday morning at 5.45. The verdict was “Death from shock, following burns, the result of misadventure. The jury suggested Mr.Bowen should be compensated for his promptness in extinguishing the flames that enveloped the old lady in the
garden. The coroner said he was sorry there was no fund from which he could grant compensation. He could only allow expenses. He, however, advised the son of the deceased, who had his mother insured, to give the matter his consideration.

Chat from Cheslyn Hay
The election is still the topic of the day. On Tuesday evening some windows were broken and there was some horseplay indulged in. On Wednesday Mr.Lloyd attended Cheslyn Hay and he was quickly followed by Mr.McLaren. The welcome to the latter was very cordial. There was an increase of the police force on Wednesday night; some people could not understand how it was there were so many officers about. Some of them went off by the 9.30 train.

Ernest Carver, secretary of the Working Men’s Club and Institute has passed away. He had been indisposed for some time. He was buried on Saturday and the committee of the club provided a handsome wreath, while some of the members attended the funeral. Mr.J.Hemminsley, who formerly carried out the duties, has consented to carry on the
work until the end of the financial year.

19/2/1910
Amongst the police changes announced is that Merit Officer Cooper is to be promoted to the rank of sergeant at Cheslyn Hay. It is not often that a constable is promoted and remains at the same station. In this case P.S.Cooper has been at Cheslyn Hay for quite a number of years and generally by all law abiding citizens he is respected. While it is a compliment that Cheslyn Hay has reached such a position in the county as to justify the joint committee to station a sergeant there. Some years ago there was only one constable for Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, and as the constable resided near the railway station he was called the Wyrley policeman. One of the early Parish Councillors called attention to this, and suggested that it should be a Cheslyn Hay police station. Soon afterwards that residence was moved and Wyrley was patrolled by two constables, and there were also two stationed at Cheslyn Hay. Now there is a sergeant and a constable at Cheslyn Hay and it seems that it will be made into a sub-section with the addition of another constable. The members of the Parish Council and the law abiding folk will feel gratified at the promotion.

26/2/1910
A capital billiards display was given at Cheslyn Hay Working Men’s Club and Institute on Tuesday. About 200 members watched the game with interest. The game was 500 up between Mr.John Lowe, of Cheslyn Hay, and Mr.Thornton, of Cannock. The play of Mr.Lowe was greatly appreciated for clever breaks and he won rather easily, in fact Mr.Lowe scored 500 and Mr.Thornton 392, there were breaks of 40 and 50. In the handicap recently played 40 entered, and the result was Mr.W.Whitehouse 1st, Mr.Bown 2nd,Mr.M.Lockett 3rd, & Mr.W.H.Browell 4th.

20/3/1910 Cheslyn Hay United Football Club Successful Concert
The annual concert in connection with the above club was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Monday evening. Mr.B.W.Greensill, of Great Wyrley, presided over an appreciative audience. The committee had engaged the following artistes: – The Lyric Glee Party, consisting of J.Thomas (tenor) T.Wooton (alto) A.Wollaston and I.Pearson (bass); J.Wesley the Cheslyn Hay favourite and Mr.Joe Bates (humorist). The artistes throughout gave every satisfaction, and each one was deservedly applauded. Mr.Greensill, in his remarks referred to the object of the concert which was well patronised. A capital programme was prepared therefore he would not detain them with a speech. At the interval of the programme Mr.Percival Carpenter remarked that the proceeds of the concert were to be devoted to the upholding of the club. He appealed to all present to support the club in their remaining matches at home against Walsall Reserves (twice) Cannock Central, and West Cannock. By their support he hoped they would be enabled to finish the season with a balance on the right side. At the close Mr.Alfred Wilkins in a few appropriate remarks moved a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding, and to the artistes for who had given their services freely. The resolution was carried with enthusiasm.

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